Finding the Third Proportional to 135,661 and 295,429.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,661 and 295,429.50 is: 643,358.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,661 : 295,429.50 = 295,429.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,661/295,429.50 = 295,429.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,661x = 295,429.50 × 295,429.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,661x = 87,278,589,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,278,589,470.25/135,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,358.00
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